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OH! FOR ANOTHER 

LINCOLN 

Bp WESLEY FRANCIS PENROSE, O. D. 



Published by 

Weslejr Francis Penrose, O. D. 
Chicago 



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FROM PEN- DRAWING BY WESLEY FRANXIS PENROSE 



The only visible object we have today to remind us of 
a great man, is a photograph. But strange to say the posses- 
sor of such photograph is as proud of it as if it were an 
inheritance. And justly so, for when we gaze upon the fea- 
tures of this grand old man, and read from the lines the 
beautiful character, and see in those wonderful dreamy eyes 
the expression of love for mankind, who could help but 
cherish even a photograph of such a noble creature, for we 
are now gazing upon the likeness of dear old Abe Lincoln. 

Who could gaze upon that sad face full of pathos and 
sympathy and entertain a doubt as to sincerity? 

Is it not enough to make the whole world weep to read 
of the sorrow and suffering of this noble creature? 

A crude child, born in the forest, subject to all the con- 
ditions which tend to deprive a human being of advance- 
ment, and yet in the face of these conditions he burst forth 
like a cultivated rose, and cast over the world an atmosphere 
of fragrance; a fragrance which is to last forever. 

Out of the forest came a huge coarse boy, to teach the 
wise men of the country the way to live. 

And those guided by a power of which they knew not, 
followed, and not in vain, for the knowledge of the great 
men proved but childish in comparison with that of this huge, 
coarse boy of the forest. 

These great men who consented to follow were made 
greater still by the presence of this one-time boy of the for- 
est, for their names have been recorded in the annals of 
fame, and are cherished in the hearts of the people These 
wise men were wise enough to reahze the quality of such a 
person, and could read in those wonderful eyes, truth and 
self-sacrifice. And not for one moment did he betray the 
trust, for was not his life one of self-sacrifice from boyhood 
to the grave? 

Did he not sacrifice pleasure, liberty and even life for 
the benefit of his fellowman? Can you find anywhere in the 
history of the life of this grand man one mean or cruel actr 
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Can any one show one feature which would even faintly 
suggest greed and avarice? 

Can anyone point out one mercenary act ? No ! Not one ! 

Follow his course from the boy with the buckskin 
breeches to the man in the presidential chair and note what 
a beautiful life was his. No matter in what capacity or in 
what stage of life, it was the same Abe Lincoln; living up 
to the commandment: "Love ye one another." Rank or 
position did not change this great man other than to increase 
his love. 

Was not his life a natural one from the beginning? As 
^ye refer to the stories told of his school life and of the 
little stump speech delivered near the old schoolhouse, and 
note his sorrow when some brutal boy had amused himself 
by throwing a poor, helpless turtle into the air and causing 
it to land upon its back which in consequence cracked the 
shell and caused apparent suffering, then did the tender spirit 
become apparent. Did not this same tender spirit predomi- 
nate through life, and display to the world the greatest mate- 
rial man that this present generation has known? 

When we read the life of this wonderful man we must 
realize that he lived up to the principle as set forth in one 
of his sayings : 

"I want it said of me by those who know me best that 
T always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where 1 
thought a flower would grow." 

And the history of his life proves this to be true. 

Oh ! if there existed a man today such as old Abe Lin- 
coln, what a beautiful ray of- sunshine would be cast upon 
the world. And how much the world would benefit by his 
presence — for 

WE NEED ANOTHER LINCOLN. 



OH! FOR ANOTHER LINCOLN! 



We need another Lincoln — a man of brain and might, 
To lead forsaken people from darkness into light: 
A man who loves humanity — (as everi) being should) — 
And lives a life of sacrifice; of righteousness and good. 

'Tis true a man like Lincoln we ne'er again may find — 
A soul so free from perfidy; a heart so pure and kind. 
To every lonely creature he gave a helping hand, 
And sacrificed all pleasure to help his fellowman. 

If dear old Abe could see us as life's pathway here we trod ; 
Thinking not but selfishness — no thought of man or GOD : 
His heart would once again rebel at thought of such disgrace, 
And he'd weep in bitter sorrow for the entire human race. 

To think of how he struggled to save the world from shame, 
[That we might place our trust in GOD, and glorify God's 

name.] 
How all the thorns of life he plucked with not a single frown; 
To build for us a mansion which WE are tearing down. 
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How sad it is to know that we have given in to vice, 
And live a life of perfidy, of sin and avarice ; 
Not thinking of the future, as on ! and on ! we trod ; 
Without a single laurel we go to meet our God. 

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Oh ! for ANOTHER Lincoln — a man of might and main ; 
A man to fight our battles and make us FREE again; 
A man who has a policy, and dares to make it known; 
Who dares to be a Daniel, and dares to stand alone. 

—Penrose 



THE following interesting data is taken from genealogical, and 
historical compilations, which represents in the few lines here 
presented, more labor, on the part of the writer, than could 
possibly be credited to such a minute production. But ex- 
pressions of regret is not intended, as there is not any labor so severe 
but what would still be a pleasure when in memory of the greatest, 
truest, and most honorable man that has existed in centuries. I say in 
memory, and also in behalf of my hero, for as a lover of the grand old 
patriot of former days, I am of Uimes chagrined by hearing incompetent, 
ungrounded arguments which demand a vindication of the man for 
whom, (though he be inanimate) I cherish the highest regard. I reproduce 
the following lines in order to apprise the ignorant ones ihat they aie 
victims of impression, or incognizance. 

— We£lei;> Francis Penrose, O. D. 

The marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks look place 
on JUNE 12th, 1806, Washington County, Kentucky. 

Abraham Lincoln was born FEBRUARY 12. 1809, Hardin 
County, Kentucky. (The name of this County has been changed.) 

Abraham Lincoln's mother died in 1818. 

Thomas Lincoln married Sally Bush Johnston, December 2, 1819. 

Abraham Lincoln was captain in the Black Hawk War in 1832. 

Licensed to practice law in 1837. 

Joinl debate with Stephen A. Douglas, 1858. 

Elected to presidency, 1860. 

Wounded by J. Wilkes Booth, April 14th; died April 15th, 
1865.— Buried at Springfield, Illinois, May 4th. 



"I do the very best I know how ; the very best I can ; and 
I mean to keep doing so to the end. If the end brings me 
out all right, what is said AGAINST me won't amount 
to anything." 



"I am not bound to win but I am bound to be true— I am 
not bound to succeed but I am bound to live up to what 
light I have — I must stand with anybody that stands right: 
Stand with him WHILE HE IS RIGHT and PART 
with him when he GOES WRONG." 

— Abraham Lincoln. 



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